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Approximately 500,000 people attend the fleadh each year (File image)

Wexford wins bid to host 2024 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Wexford has been chosen to host the 2024 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann which takes place from 4 to 11 August.

Fiona Sinnott was last seen leaving Butler's Pub in Broadway with friends on 8 February, 1998

Fiona Sinnott's family 'still have hope' of finding her

A sister of Fiona Sinnott who has been missing for 25 years has said the family have not given up hope of finding her and giving her a proper burial.

Regional • 08 Feb 23

The fire brigade arriving at the stadium this afternoon (image credit: Sportsfile)

Hurling fans evacuated from Wexford Park due to fire

Fans had to be evacuated at the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 match between Wexford and Galway this afternoon after a fire broke out at the Main Stand at Chadwicks Wexford Park.

Regional • 04 Feb 23

President of Chevron College, Karl Fitzpatrick

Chevron College acquires Oiliúna Training

A Wexford-based eLearning provider has said it will be creating 50 new jobs in the coming years following its acquisition of a Dublin training company.

Business • 27 Jan 23

Alejandro Miszan suffered serious injuries when he was attacked by a dog on 27 November

Woman released in Wexford dog attack investigation

A woman in her 30s, who was arrested yesterday by gardaí investigating a dog attack in Co Wexford, has been released without charge.

Regional • 06 Dec 22

Gardaí said the offending vehicle failed to remain at the scene

Man, 20s, in serious condition following hit and run

A man in his 20s is in a serious condition in hospital after what Gardaí believe was a hit and run in Co Wexford.

Regional • 13 Nov 22

Heavy flooding on Gorey's Arklow Road (Courtesy: Damien Mordalski)

Some Gorey roads impassable due to flooding

Wexford County Council has warned of significant flooding in Gorey and Courtown.

Regional • 03 Nov 22

Leanne Davey, Sr Director, Clinical Assay Development & PMO, Waters Technologies Ireland and Liam Hore, Wexford General Manager, Waters Technologies Ireland

Waters Corporation to invest €6m in Wexford plant

An American clinical diagnostics company has announced a new investment of up to €6m in its Wexford operations, which will result in at least 20 new jobs.

Business • 07 Oct 22

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys opens the High Hill Norman Garden

High Hill Norman Garden opens in New Ross

New public gardens which celebrate some of the town's historic links as well as providing an amenity for locals and visitors has been officially opened in New Ross.

Regional • 06 Oct 22

An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead to Tara Studios for the plan at Borleagh Manor outside Gorey

New Wexford film studio gets green light

An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for a new film studio complex in Co Wexford which could eventually employ up to 30 people directly but hundreds during movie production.

Regional • 21 Sep 22

The incident occurred at approximately 9am

Man, 60s, dies during incident on Wexford farm

A man in his 60s has died on a farm in Co Wexford.

Leinster • 31 Aug 22

Over 100 Ukrainian students living in Wexford have been left behind

Bus Éireann cites 'unprecedented demand' for bus places

Bus Éireann says it has issued 121,000 school bus tickets from over 130,000 applications amid 'unprecedented demand'.

Regional • 31 Aug 22

More than 20mm of rain fell in little over an hour in New Ross, Wexford

Clean-up operation in Wexford after flash floods

Clean-up operations are continuing in areas hit by flash flooding during heavy rain and thunderstorms yesterday evening.

Wexford • 16 Aug 22

The man's body was removed from the scene to Waterford General Hospital (File image)

Man dies after car hits tree in Co Wexford

A man in his 30s has died after the car he was travelling in hit a tree in Co Wexford last night.

Regional • 15 Aug 22

Annette Healy, from Wexford, has been enjoying access to the beach for the first time in almost two decades

Beach mat rolled out for wheelchair users in Rosslare

A 50m-long beach mat has been rolled out at one of Co Wexford's most popular beaches to improve access for wheelchair users and people with other mobility issues.

Leinster • 02 Aug 22

The driver and only occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene

Man, 60s, dies in Rosslare Harbour crash

A man has died following a road collision in Rosslare Harbour in Wexford.

Regional • 18 Jul 22

The drugs were seized by Revenue officers

Man arrested after drugs worth €1.3m seized in Rosslare

A man has been arrested after heroin and cocaine, with an estimated street value of €1.3m, were seized at Rosslare Europort.

Regional • 19 Jun 22

Pygmalion in Dublin was the subject of a Closure Order, which was lifted on 2 June (File pic: RollingNews.ie)

Closure orders served against seven food outlets in May

Seven food outlets were issued with orders to close by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) due to breaches regulations in the month of May

Ireland • 09 Jun 22

Taoiseach Micheál Martin with Nicholas Dunne (right), chief-executive of Killowen Farm

25 jobs to be created at Co Wexford yoghurt producer

An investment of €4 million to expand its food business will create 25 jobs at award-winning Co Wexford yoghurt producer Killowen Farm.

Business • 05 May 22

Anyone with information is asked to contact New Ross Garda Station (file pic)

Cyclist dies after Co Wexford road incident

A man in his 60s has died following a road incident in New Ross in Co Wexford yesterday afternoon.

Leinster • 25 Apr 22

Assets seized included a BMW X5 (Pic: Gardaí)

Luxury vehicles, cash and jewellery seized in CAB raids

The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has seized luxury vehicles, jewellery and cash after searches in counties Kildare, Kilkenny and Wexford this morning.

Ireland • 06 Apr 22